Origin
Stayton, OR
Morning in Stayton on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stayton, OR to Beaverton, OR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stayton, OR
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Beaverton, OR
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Trip Overview
Stayton, OR to Beaverton, OR is 57.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via I 5 and Beaverton-Tigard Freeway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward connection between two Oregon communities. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Expect a practical journey focused on efficient travel rather than extensive sightseeing.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the drive utilizing major freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 38.2 miles on I 5, which provides a consistent, faster pace. The North Santiam Highway offers a different feel before you merge onto the Beaverton-Tigard Freeway for the final approach. Overall, the character is that of a well-maintained, direct drive with ample opportunity for steady progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and North Santiam Highway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 30 / North First Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 30 / North First Avenue
Turn left onto CR 30 / North First Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
13.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 5; OR 99E
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E toward I 5 North: Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
8
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
8
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
6
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Turn left onto OR 10 / Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 38.2 mi | 45m |
| North Santiam Highway | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Beaverton-Tigard Freeway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| North First Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cascade Highway Southeast | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Farmington Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 38.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stayton, OR and Beaverton, OR.
1
Start on West Washington Street
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn left onto CR 30
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North First Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR 30
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cascade Highway Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto OR 22
11 mi
·
14 min
·
North Santiam Highway
6
Take the exit onto I 5; OR 99E
38 mi
·
45 min
·
I 5; OR 99E
Exit 1B
Toward I 5 North: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 292A
Toward OR 217: Tigard, Beaverton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto OR 217
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Beaverton-Tigard Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward OR 8, OR 10: Beaverton, Canyon Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto OR 10
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on OR 10
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
OR 10
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Stayton, OR · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Stayton, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaverton, OR
The final approach into Beaverton, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.47 one way
$22.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Beaverton, OR
Morning in Beaverton on Saturday
Local time
7:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stayton, OR to Beaverton, OR covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, North Santiam Highway, Beaverton-Tigard Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Stayton, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 30 / North First Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.1 miles (I 5; OR 99E): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Stayton, OR to Beaverton, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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